Sensitive Dog

Sensitive Dog ✨Holistic Dog Behaviorists, Julie Forbes & Darcie Boltz. Sensitive Dog's mind-body-spirit approach is refreshing and effective.

Celebrating 20 Years of Balanced Training Guidance & Mind/Body/Spirit Approach to Behavioral Wellness for Dogs in All Life Stages.✨ Sensitive Dog offers private, in-person sessions & programs. Established in 2004, Sensitive Dog uses a holistic approach to dog training and behavioral wellness, creating an in-depth and elevated experience for dogs and their families. Julie Forbes and Darcie Boltz gu

ide clients toward clear communication, stable leadership, and a foundation of trust for a thriving human-canine relationship. Their style is professional, passionate, respectful, and sensitive. Clear communication, stable leadership, rule-setting, and boundaries built on self-awareness help clients and their dogs thrive. Sensitive Dog's comprehensive understanding of dog behavior, considering factors such as health, genetics, emotional life, and family dynamics, greatly impacts their approach. They offer private consultation and training for dogs of all ages, with a focus on enhancing your quality of life together. Julie and Darcie are members of NADOI - National Association of Obedience Instructors, IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals, and are ACK Canine Good Citizen Evaluators. For more information about Sensitive Dog, please visit our website.

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Mack reminds us that leash reactivity toward other dogs can have many possible roots.🌲 This boy...
09/01/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Mack reminds us that leash reactivity toward other dogs can have many possible roots.🌲 This boy actually loves greeting other dogs on-leash, but if he can’t, he feels frustrated, and then barks and lunges as a result of his frustration. We’re so proud of how this guy learned to handle himself while walking past other dogs on-leash in today’s session. You’re doing great, Mack! So are your humans!

We loved meeting Chacco today and showing his humans how to teach him impulse control. This boy is ready to learn to con...
08/29/2025

We loved meeting Chacco today and showing his humans how to teach him impulse control. This boy is ready to learn to control his mouthiness and jumping! (His cat sister is ready for him to learn these things too! 😻)

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨ Annie’s lesson for humans is that you can accidentally reward a behavior you’re trying to stop...
08/29/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨ Annie’s lesson for humans is that you can accidentally reward a behavior you’re trying to stop. A game of tug-of-war might seem like a good way to distract/redirect a barking dog, but it actually teaches them that barking leads to a high intensity reward. This spins their energy up rather than helping them ground. We had such a great time teaching Annie and her mom how to do things differently. You’re a good girl, Annie! Thanks for coming to see us! 🐾💕

✨Every dog is a teacher. ✨Juno reminds us that teaching dogs to greet guests with good manners is not only good for the ...
08/27/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher. ✨Juno reminds us that teaching dogs to greet guests with good manners is not only good for the guests, but also good for the dogs to feel confident and clear about what to do with themselves during the exciting time of people visiting.

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Mina reminds us how stressful transition can be for dogs. This girl was transported from CA, se...
08/25/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Mina reminds us how stressful transition can be for dogs. This girl was transported from CA, sent to a home that couldn’t handle her energy, and then rehomed to her current family where she’s been for 10 days. Mina is still in “survival mode” and we were so grateful for the opportunity to show her Dad how to help her relax into her new home. 🏡🩷 Keep up the good work, sweet girl. You're home to stay.

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Leo reminds us that couches and beds are high value spaces. And some dogs have a hard time hand...
08/22/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Leo reminds us that couches and beds are high value spaces. And some dogs have a hard time handling the privilege of occupying them without becoming possessive. This is a challenge we see on a regular basis and we love helping people and dogs through it!

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Lija came to Sensitive Dog to learn how to walk in the city without barking and lunging on-leas...
08/20/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Lija came to Sensitive Dog to learn how to walk in the city without barking and lunging on-leash at other dogs. She reminds us that dogs can learn to do a job in the presence of a distractions & triggers, in a way that teaches them to control themselves with confidence. Great session, Lija! Can’t wait to work with you and your Mom again soon!

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Penny reminds us that dogs are never too old to learn and heal. We LOVE working with senior dog...
08/18/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Penny reminds us that dogs are never too old to learn and heal. We LOVE working with senior dogs.

✨Every dog is a teacher!✨Ellie reminds us how much context matters when assessing behavior. Ellie had a difficult intera...
08/16/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher!✨Ellie reminds us how much context matters when assessing behavior. Ellie had a difficult interaction with another dog that her humans wanted help understanding. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to clarify what happened for Ellie and her parents so that they are able to step forward with greater understanding and less fear! Ellie is a such a good girl! 😍

We loved meeting Murphy who, as you may be able to tell, is a young adolescent male dog. 😆🥰 Adolescence in dogs is gener...
08/14/2025

We loved meeting Murphy who, as you may be able to tell, is a young adolescent male dog. 😆🥰 Adolescence in dogs is generally considered to be from six months to twenty-for month of age, depending on breed. Impulse control can be particularly challenging for adolescent dogs and we love teaching their humans how to communicate with them to help them learn self-control. ✨

Congratulations to Doakes and his parents for graduating from their coaching program! One of the many things we find so ...
07/28/2025

Congratulations to Doakes and his parents for graduating from their coaching program! One of the many things we find so fulfilling about our work at Sensitive Dog is helping dogs show their humans just how smart they are, and how capable they are at learning and processing. We had a blast witnessing Doakes transformation, and loved hearing his parents express their joy in seeing their dog more completely, and the deepening of their connection, as a result of their work together. You’re the BEST, Doakes! We love you!

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Naya reminds us that a dog’s genetics can inform their behavior: This girl is a mix of three di...
07/04/2025

✨Every dog is a teacher.✨Naya reminds us that a dog’s genetics can inform their behavior: This girl is a mix of three different herding breeds and her style of behavior is certainly in-line with that! Understanding and honoring a dog’s genetics is an important part of working with them in an optimal way. Great work today, Naya. You’re PERFECT!

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